Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Bartender to join our team. As a bartender, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that our guests have an enjoyable dining experience. Your primary duties will include taking orders, preparing and serving drinks, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Responsibilities:
* Mix drinks, cocktails, and other beverages as ordered, adhering to company standards.
* Greet guests, take beverage orders from servers or directly from guests, and serve drinks in a friendly and efficient manner.
* Maintain bottles and glasses in an attractive and functional manner to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
* Provide information on wine characteristics, evaluate guest needs, make appropriate suggestions, and serve wine using proper wine service techniques.
* Work with the culinary team to create mixers and garnishes for beverages.
* Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for the purchase of alcohol.
* Handle assigned cash banks and follow all cash handling procedures.
* Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts.
* Ensure the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests.
* Serve food items to guests seated at the bar.
* Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus, and promotions.
* Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning glass doors and windows, etc., as needed.
* Keep work areas clean and organized.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Ability to work long hours and flexible shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
* Experience as a bartender for at least two years.
* Extensive knowledge of drink recipes and ability to create unique drinks.
* Ability to create and serve drinks in a timely manner.
* Extensive knowledge of wines.
* Personal hygiene and well-groomed appearance standards must be maintained.
* Ability to work independently or in a team during setup and execution of service.
* Willingness and drive to exceed guest expectations.
* Ability to effectively listen and take direction from supervisors.
* Excellent knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
* Personable, friendly, and welcoming attitude is required.
* Ability to read, speak, and write English language to communicate with guests.
* Ability to remember, recite, and promote variety of menu items.
* Ability to transport up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis.
* A working email address is required for communication with managers.
Benefits:
Legends is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.